Writer/Editor (Part-Time On Call) - Huntsville, AL

Position Description

Seeking a part time on call Writer/Editor to join our Huntsville, AL-based strategic communications team supporting the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command . In this role, you will work part time on call as-needed basis, as part of a small team that produces publications, websites, social media, videos and speeches explaining the complex nature of the command.

This position is contingent upon your ability to maintain/transfer an active DoD Secret security clearance.

Serco provides strategic communications support to the Office of Public Affairs at USASMDC's Redstone Arsenal, AL headquarters location through the development of communication strategies and planning and the production of publications, social media and web content, and the creation of news stories, video scripts and speeches in an effort to inform and educate stakeholders about the command's unique global mission and increase understanding of its importance.

In this role, you will:

• Research, write and edit articles about various aspects of USASMDC
• Assist with the planning, scheduling and project details of an annual magazine
• Coordinate with various points of contact in the command to obtain information and images to complete story assignments
• Edit articles using Army and AP Style formats
• Coordinate with printers regarding specifications, binding, materials and cost
• Draft speeches, talking points, letters, messages and other products for the commanding general and other senior leaders as needed
• Engage with Subject Matter Experts within the command, other military commands, and other sources as required to understand background information and obtain images
• Draft senior leader messages to the workforce on a variety of topics
• Use your understanding of grammar and style guides to edit executive level documents and senior correspondence
• Meet established deadlines

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Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A U.S. citizenship
• An active DoD Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English or related field
• A minimum of 5 years military public affairs experience to include media relations and event coverage
• A minimum of 5 years writing military public affairs content for internal and external audiences to include articles, press releases, speeches and other products
• A minimum of 5 years of experience writing and editing articles for public release, including proficiency in the use of AP Style
• Experience collaborating with and interviewing Subject Matter Experts to obtain complex military and scientific information to include in articles and publications
• Ability to work on an as needed, on call basis

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Five or more years of writing experience creating products for public consumption
• Minimum of 5 years writing military content
• Five or more years of experience writing and editing for various internal and external audiences, including proficiency in the use of AP Style
• Experience collaborating with editors and Subject Matter Experts
• Skilled in MS Office software
• Skilled with preparation of images, i.e., understanding of image resolution and use of basic image manipulation tools
• Familiar with Adobe InDesign, i.e., basic layout and page design

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with military systems and capabilities, particularly in air and missile defense and/or space

If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and a passionate Serco team - then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

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